Bloomberg
US Talks Tested as LNG Ship Struck in Hormuz Strait
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
A liquefied natural gas carrier was struck by a projectile near the Omani coast while exiting the Strait of Hormuz on an unspecified date. Bloomberg reported the incident occurred in a waterway where a US-Iran agreement aimed to reduce attacks on shipping. The strike prompted concern among shipowners regarding vessel safety in the region. No details were provided regarding the projectile's origin, the extent of damage, or casualties.
